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Course details

In year one you will learn the principles of Civil Engineering via an introduction to Materials, Structural Analysis, Construction Process and methods of Engineering Communication including use of industry standard software platforms. The formative stages of your studies are specific to Civil Engineering and are not taught as part of a common first and second year. All areas are underpinned by developing competency in relevant mathematical techniques and approaches to problem solving.

Once an understanding of the fundamental principles of Civil Engineering has been established, you will then progress on to more advance areas of Structural Design, Geotechnics, Fluid Mechanics and Transportation Engineering. You will implement practical solutions across a range of applied applications and develop your skills in lateral problem solving and innovative thinking.

In your final year of study you will develop, manage and undertake a program of independent investigation under the guidance of an associated research supervisor. You will also work as part of a team to fulfil a client’s project brief relating to the development of a substantial piece of Built Environment Infrastructure – the successful fulfillment of this brief will require you to utilize all of the skills developed over the course of your studies with us.

How you’ll be taught
Lectures and tutorials, three modules each semester.

Assessments
No exams in year 1. Each module has one course work and one exam.

Popular modules

Year 1

Construction Engineering

Principles of Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Materials Engineering

Communication

Foundation Mathematics

Construction Surveying

Year 2

Civil Engineering Principles and Materials 2

Fluid Mechanics

Structural Analysis and Design

Geotechnics 1

Intermediate Mathematics

Project Management

Year 3

Water Resources Engineering

Geotechnics 2

Transport Engineering Construction Methods

Structural Engineering 1

Further Intermediate Mathematics

Year 4

Geotechnics 3

Railway Engineering

Structural Engineering 2

Integrated Engineering Design 1

Honours Project (Dissertation)

Year 5

MEng Dissertation and Integrated Engineering Design 2

MSc Transport Planning and Engineering Options; students must normally select four modules from the following options:

Public Transport

Transport Policy

Development Planning and Transport Assessment

Traffic Engineering Control

Transport and Traffic Models

Transport Economics and Appraisal

Traffic Management

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Disclaimer

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Advanced entry

Advanced entry into Year 2, Year 3 or Year 4 is possible for students with suitable qualifications.

Minimum Year 1

SQA Higher

ABBB including Maths

National 5 Grade C in English.

Adjusted Offer Entry Requirement

BBBC including Grade B in Maths

National 5 Grade C in English.

You may be given
an adjusted offer of entry if you meet specific widening participation criteria
as outlined in our contextual admissions policy. For further information see
our entry
requirements and admissions policies.

A Level

BCC including Maths.

GCSE Grade C/4 in English.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Pre-2017 Grading System:

B1, B1, B1, B3 at HL including Maths

OL English at C2.

New Grading System:

H2, H2, H2, H3 at HL including Maths

OL English at O4.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 including Maths.

Grade 4 in SL English.

Minimum Year 2

SQA Advanced Higher

BBC including Maths.

National 5 Grade C in English.

A Level

BBB including Maths.

GCSE Grade C/4 in English.

HNC

Pass in a relevant subject with Grade A in the graded unit.

Must include Mathematics for Construction (SCQF Level 6) and Maths for Civil Engineering (SCQF Level 7).

Minimum Year 3

HND

Pass in a relevant subject with Grade A at SCQF Level 8 in all graded units.

Fees & funding

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students.

RUK Students starting in 2018/19 will be invoiced the 2018/19 fee for 3 years of their 4 years of study. Students starting in 2019/20 will be invoiced the 2019/20 fee for 3 years of their 4 years of study.